Does Using Bearing Buddy Replace Need for Trailer Hub Grease Seal

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When using a bearing buddy do you need an outer bearing seal?

asked by: Rick I

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The Bearing Buddy like the part # BB2717 replaces the grease cap/dust cover which acts as a seal on the outside of the hub, but the inner seal would still be used.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like #BB1781 have a spring loaded pressure in their design. There are times that this pressure will cause a failing seal to leak and high altitudes would be another aspect that could cause leaking to happen. When…

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Answer 2

The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair) #BB1980A-SS are designed for that blue seal to expand and eventually have visible grease around that edge. I've attached a video that shows this…

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Answer 3

When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like #BB2441, so you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.…

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Answer 4

The model 1980 Bearing Buddy simply means that they fit a 1.980 inch hub bore. There is one difference of note between Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A (Chrome Plated) or #BB1980A-SS (Stainless Steel) and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors…

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Answer 5

The grease seal that is included in the #BK1-150 bearing kit has an inner diameter of 1.5" and outer diameter of 1.987". We do not have a double lip grease seal with the exact measurements you specified, but the TruRyde grease seal #34823…

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Answer 6

Yes, I am and thanks for the information. It looks like your Reliable 2700lb Torsion Axle 08351 has a 1-1/16" x 1-1/16" spindle. I have two options for replacements and which one you need is going to be determined by how big your PWC…

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Answer 7

Thank you for all of the detailed information Johnnie! To replace you jet ski trailer's hub, I recommend the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 2.7K Axles item #CE13315. This pre-greased marine grade hub has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt…

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Answer 8

I wish we had a way to look up your trailer info and figure out what hub it would take but that's not something we can do. In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The…

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Answer 9

The exact replacement for the hub you have is the part #84545UC1-EZ. This will install on your spindle and has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern like you need as well.

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Answer 10

While your spindle may have a diameter of 1-1/16 inch where the bearings ride the diameter where the threads are is actually 1 inch like what the part #5-23 that you referenced assuming you have a standard trailer spindle which it sounds like you…

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Answer 11

What you have there is a Knott axle with Knott hubs. The bearings in these hubs are sealed so you won't be able to grease your bearings. It is also secured with a one time use flange nut so if you remove it you will have to replace it with a new…

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Answer 12

We have exactly what you need! For a pre-greased hub assembly that features the same inner/outer #L44649 bearings and races we have the CE Smith #CE13311 or #CE13315 for a galvanized finish (corrosion resistance). These idler hubs come pre-lubricated…

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